Empire of the Sun
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
7.5(2,167) 1987-12-09 153 minDramaHistoryWar
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
DirectorSteven Spielberg
ScreenplayTom Stoppard
ProducerKathleen Kennedy
ProducerFrank Marshall
ProducerSteven Spielberg
Original Music ComposerJohn Williams
Cast & characters
Christian Bale
as Jim
John Malkovich
as Basie
Miranda Richardson
as Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
as Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
as Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
as Maxton
Masatô Ibu
as Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
as Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
as Jim's Father
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Peter Gale
as Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
as Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
as Dainty
David Neidorf
as Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
as Cohen
Robert Stephens
as Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe
as Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
as Sgt. Uchida
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Emma Piper
as Amy Matthews
James Walker
as Mr. Radik
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Jack Dearlove
as Singing Prisoner
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Anna Turner
as Mrs. Gilmour
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Ann Castle
as Mrs. Phillips
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Yvonne Gilan
as Mrs. Lockwood
Ralph Michael
as Mr. Partridge
